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with a microfibre mop, making sure that the head is damp rather than wet.. You should also vacuum thoroughly before mopping.

Instead of needing to choose between three pre-defined settings, the Tineco has a slider to set the suction to whatever you need, which is great for balancing suction power against battery life and difficulty pushing.This provides excellent control, but is a more manual solution than the Dyson V11..

Principles of Design to Value Excerpt 3 from 'Design to Value: The architecture of holistic design and creative technology.'

Most importantly, the Tineco Pure One S12 provides excellent cleaning performance when in “Auto” mode.This is crucial, as it means you can conserve battery life by using “Auto” without sacrificing much cleaning power.. You’ll need to switch to manual mode power settings quite frequently though.While the “Auto” mode does a good job most of the time, there are certain types of cleaning where you’ll need to force the vacuum to give you more suction.

Principles of Design to Value Excerpt 3 from 'Design to Value: The architecture of holistic design and creative technology.'

Vacuuming larger debris is an example of this issue, as sometimes the iLoop system doesn’t realise that it should increase suction.. Carpets.The Pure One S12 is.

Principles of Design to Value Excerpt 3 from 'Design to Value: The architecture of holistic design and creative technology.'

an excellent cordless vacuum for cleaning carpets.

Whether you set suction manually or use the “Auto” mode, it does a great job of pulling out dirt and dust from deep in carpet fibres..Your council may provide a collection service for recycling electronic items.

Check your council’s website for more information on their recycling services..Some charity shops may take a vacuum cleaner that still functions.

Make sure you give the vacuum a full clean beforehand, as it’s not fair to give a charity a dirty or clogged vac.. Summary.Vacuum cleaners should always be recycled, as electronics are bad for the environment when sent to landfill.